Project Runway The Recap

Loathe as we are to give the show any more ink (or pixels as it were), it’s almost unavoidable. Project Runway mania hit the internet yesterday and today. The show finally aired last night with much fanfare. I went with our publisher yesterday to the New York Magazine screening of the show and the first thing he said was and I quote “I’ve never seen so many attractive women at bar. This is where single men who have done good in their lives go when they die.” Then the show started, the women started talking and he said, “I take that back, can we leave now?” His apparent distaste was for the show itself and the reaction from the 90% female crowd. My immediate question was, what did you expect? You’re going to a Project Runway screening. This is not a superbowl party (thank god).

So let’s get to it. I have to agree with Tim Gunn who said at the beginning, this group seems to be the most talented group since the show’s start. The group also seems to be somewhat boring. Keep in mind I am saying this after only one show. Everything can turn on a dime. Here’s a quick look at the contestants and their performance:

Carmen: Carmen looks like she’s going to be around for awhile. If there’s going to be drama, Carmen looks like she’s going to be at the center of it. Her designs are right at the center of the bell curve. There’s no compelling reason for her to be kicked out early. The conspiracy theorist in me believes that Carmen will stick around because of the “what happens with her next” ratings factor.

Chris: This guy is so loveable. When he went running for the garments at Bryant Park the attendees at the New York Mag event gave a collective awww and when he said that he got the garments that he wanted they all cheered. He’s another middle of the road designer.

Christian: If Carmen is the center of drama, Christian is the red glowing bullseye. He’s the case of the emperor has no clothes. I wanted to puke when I saw what he put together. But the judges loved it, go figure.

Elisa: The girl with the everything train on a dress just lost me when she went to sleep. I agreed with the judges though, her design was one of the worst, but also showed the most promise.

Jack: His dress was gorgeous, if he sticks around and gets better, watch out.

Jillian: She created something out of the 80s, I swear her dress belonged in Dirty Dancing.

Kevin: The lone straight male designer (I think) out of the whole cast, who made it a point to highlight that, will probably be out very quickly. His design just seemed very blah.

Kit: Kit Pistol looks like she’s out of ammo. Her dress was just as blah as Kevin’s.

Marion: Marion’s dress was a mess. I wince watching this guy.

Rami: Rami’s dress was simply gorgeous. It was so beautiful. As soon as I looked at it, in comparision to all the others, I knew he had was miles ahead. My early money is on Rami. But don’t go to Vegas and use my pick, I’ve been wrong before (just not often).

Ricky: This guy is gone within the next 5 shows. Ugh.

Simone: Our publisher is in love with Simone. He’s already putting feelers out to see if she’s already married. I on the other hand, saw a train wreck. Her dress was too simple and the color was just off.

Steve: He is so cute. But cute will only get you so far. His business suit was probably the most staid item, but at the same time personally it was a favorite. I loved it. Behind Rami, he’s one to look out for.

Sweet P: I feel silly calling a fashion designer the same name as Popeye’s child. Ridiculous. Her dress looks like something done for Christmas. It was ok. She has a 50/50 chance of being around midway through the season.

Victorya: Victorya is my sleeper pick for top 3. I don’t know why but I see flashes of brilliance in her work.

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